I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT. No power anything (windows, mirrors, etc...). The "Door Ajar" light came on today (for the first time) and will not go out. To my knowledge, there are no senors in the door to detech open or closed. So no matter how many times I re-open and shut either door, the light will not go out :-(
wd 40 sprayed liberally into the latches, worked several times, repeat..
usually does it
Does your interior light also stay on?
Obviously if there is a "door ajar" light something must turn it on or off and it must be associated with the door.
A search of this group will show you many many many posts regarding this problem.
The door switches are just inside the latch mechanisim visible at the rear edge of your doors. Spray contact cleaner or WD-40 through the small hole near the latch (make take several tries). That usually fixes it for a time, otherwise you will most likely need to replace the switch assembly in the offending door.
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Wait a minute. I'm confused.
It is A DOOR or Is it A JAR
There's a big difference you know....
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